Obituaries

George Smith

George Smith

Sep 9, 2012

George Smith left this earthly home to go to his eternal heavenly home Sunday, September 9, 2012, after falling from a ladder and incurring massive injuries. He has fought a tough fight during the past 4 years following his liver transplant in 2008. He died peacefully with those who loved him most - his wife, 2 daughters, son, son-in-law and...

Carl Fayne Smith

Carl Fayne Smith

Sep 6, 2012

Carl Fayne Smith, 61, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2012.He worked for Eastman Chemical Company for 43 years, where he was a maintenance coordinator.Carl attended Indian Springs Christian Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Emma Smith.Carl is survived by his wife, Lasonijia Smith; daughters, Tonya Smith and Courtney Smith;...

Dee Ruben Light

Dee Ruben Light

Sep 5, 2012

Dee Ruben Light, 74, Greeneville, TN died at his home Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. on his birthday following a year long battle with cancer.He was born in Greene County, lived in Wisconsin for several years, and returned to Greeneville twenty-eight years ago. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Dee loved attending Blue Grass functions.He...

Dee Ruben Light

Dee Ruben Light

Sep 5, 2012

Dee Ruben Light, 74, Greeneville, TN died at his home Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. on his birthday following a year long battle with cancer.He was born in Greene County, lived in Wisconsin for several years, and returned to Greeneville twenty-eight years ago. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Dee loved attending Blue Grass functions.He...

Beryl Audrey Lockhart

Beryl Audrey Lockhart

Sep 4, 2012

Beryl Audrey Lockhart, of Kingsport, had an appointment with Jesus Tuesday, September 4, 2012, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, England, she moved to Kingsport in 1947. She was a homemaker and attended Ross Campground United Methodist Church. Beryl was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, awesome grandma and great-grandma.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and...

Fred Robert Fraysier

Fred Robert Fraysier

Sep 4, 2012

Fred Fraysier, 85, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at Indian Path Medical Center on Tuesday, September 4th. He was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA but had lived most of his life in Kingsport. Fred was an auto body technician in this area for several years. He then worked for Westmoreland Coal Company in Appalachia, VA where he...

Melinda Louise Williams

Melinda Louise Williams

Sep 2, 2012

Melinda Louise Williams, 49, of Bristol, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kingsport and had resided in the area most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Lulu was an avid reader. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.She was preceded...

Billy Shuford Burns

Billy Shuford Burns

Aug 31, 2012

Billy S. Burns, 80, of Kingsport, died Friday August 31, 2012 at his home.Following high school Bill served for four years in the U. S. Navy and was a graduate of Appalachian State University. Bill had retired from teaching science at Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he had taught for 30 years.Bill was a member of Heritage First Church of God...

Ray K. Williams

Ray K. Williams

Aug 31, 2012

Ray K. Williams, 68, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012. Ray lived the majority of his life in the Scott County area and Kingsport, TN. He graduated from ETSU with a BS in Accounting and from the University of Tennessee with a MS in Accountancy. He began his professional career with Price Waterhouse in Atlanta, GA and then...

John Martin Harr

John Martin Harr

Aug 30, 2012

John Martin Harr, 95, of Kingsport, died on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at 10 p.m. at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, following a short illness.John was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He was employed in Organic Chemicals with Tennessee Eastman for 42 years.Mr. Harr was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church for many years. John loved gardening and...

Rev. Joe Harvey Herron

Rev. Joe Harvey Herron

Aug 29, 2012

Rev. Joe Herron, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, August 29, 2012 at his home after an extended illness.He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomingdale community and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Joe pastored Emmanuel Baptist Church for over 25 years. He was currently a member at Homeland Baptist Church.His parents, Jay...

Ruby Cecil Foxx

Ruby Cecil Foxx

Aug 29, 2012

Ruby C. Foxx, 96, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. She was born in Kingsport and resided most of her life in Greene County. She was a member of Lovelace Baptist Church. She had a special love for people and enjoyed her family and friends and flowers.Ruby...

Tiffany Anderson Fleenor

Tiffany Anderson Fleenor

Aug 29, 2012

Tiffany Anderson Fleenor, 37, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at home after a 4 year battle with a brain tumor. She was a sweet and gentle person who loved her family deeply. Tiffany graduated from Central High School and the University of Tennessee. Tiffany was employed at Kingsport Veterinary Hospital...

Norma Clyce Steadman

Norma Clyce Steadman

Aug 28, 2012

Norma Clyce Fish Steadman, 91, passed away August 28, 2012 after a brief illness.She was born August 8, 1921, in Kingsport, where she resided her entire life. Norma married Thomas K. Steadman, April 13, 1940, and was a homemaker. She was active in Home Demonstration and Garden Clubs. She loved raising flowers and tomatoes. Her hobbies were sewing and reading.She...

Jessie J. Collins

Jessie J. Collins

Aug 27, 2012

Jessie James Collins, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and his loved ones on Monday, August 27, 2012. Jessie was born and had spent his childhood in Duffield, VA. After moving to Kingsport, he met his wife and mother of his children, Margaret White Collins. They married on January 11, 1946. Jessie retired from Eastman Kodak.He was...

Jimmie Lee Dietrich

Jimmie Lee Dietrich

Aug 26, 2012

Jimmie Lee Dietrich passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Kingsport after a period of declining health. Born August 16, 1918 in Bristol, she was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Jimmie Lee was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for more than 65 years and loved her involvement there with choir, Sunday School and circle. She was a...

William "Bill" Green

William "Bill" Green

Aug 26, 2012

William "Bill" Green, 63, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, August 26th peacefully at his home. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Bill retired from Sullivan County EMS with 23 years of service and was an employee of Hunt and Williams with 41 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard Green and Roberta...

James A. White

James A. White

Aug 25, 2012

James Amzy White Jim, 74, died August 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by loving family after a 25-year battle with thyroid cancer and its metastases.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Lucile White of Etowah, TN. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Julia White McClary and her son Robbie McClary, both of Etowah....

James A. White

James A. White

Aug 25, 2012

James Amzy White Jim, 74, died August 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by loving family after a 25-year battle with thyroid cancer and its metastases.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Lucile White of Etowah, TN. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Julia White McClary and her son Robbie McClary, both of Etowah....

James A. White

James A. White

Aug 25, 2012

James Amzy White Jim, 74, died August 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by loving family after a 25-year battle with thyroid cancer and its metastases.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Lucile White of Etowah, TN. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Julia White McClary and her son Robbie McClary, both of Etowah....

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